B.Sc.Nursing English Syllabus

NTR Health University

I Year B.Sc.(Nursing) English Syllabus

ENGLISH

Placement: First Year                              Time allotted: Theory- 60 hrs

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to help the student understand and usage of English language required for their professional work.

OBJECTIVE

After the course the students will develop

1.       Ability to speak and write grammatically correct English.

2.       Effective skill in reading and understanding the English language.

3.       Skill in reporting.

COURSE CONTENTS

UNIT-I

·         Remedial Study of Grammar.

·         Review of grammar, vocabulary and effective use of dictionary.

·         Prepare task oriented seminars.

·         Symposia and panel discussion.

UNIT-II

·         The ability to understand selected passage and express meaning in one’s own words.

·         Reading and comprehension of the prescribed books.

UNIT-III

·         The study of various forms of composition.

-          Note taking

-          Diary

-          Nurses notes, anecdotal records

-          Writing of Summary

-          Nurses reports on health problems

The student will submit one sample of each item from her own practical experience.

UNIT-IV

·         Verbal communications

·         Oral reports

·         Summarization of discussion

·         Debate

·         Listening comprehension – Film, Cassette and Radio.

PRACTICUM

·       The clinical experience in the wards and bed side nursing will provide opportunity for students to fulfill the objectives of learning language.

·       Assignment on writing and conversation through participation in discussion, debates, seminars and symposia. The students will gain further skills in task oriented communication.

Text Book 

English for B.Sc. Nursing (as per INC Syllabus) by P.Angela Vanaja Kumari and R.S. Caroline published by Frontline Publications, Hyderabad.